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WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesTough Island, Maine, Episode 4 9/7/21Producer/Host: Crash Barry This week on Tough Island, Maine: Crash is fed, and more, by a married woman. Captain Donald rescues two “sailors.” And Crash meets Alice, who would quickly become his girlfriend. About the host: Writer Crash Barry lives near a cannabis grove in the foothills of western Maine. Thirty years ago, he moved to Matinicus, Maine’s most remote inhabited island, to live and work as a sternman aboard a lobster boat. In Tough Island, Maine, Crash retells his misadventures using dramatic storytelling and unique sound design. For over 25 years, Crash has worked as print, radio and on-lin...2021-09-0728 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesNotes from the Electronic Cottage 8/26/21: Apple Scanning Photos on User DevicesProducer/Host: Jim Campbell Apple has announced that it’s next software update for iPhones and iPads will contain software that will scan photos on a user’s device before thye are uploaded to a user’s iCloud account for any images that contain Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). CSAM is a problem on today’s web and Apple’s new initiative sounds like a useful approach, and one that is more private than scanning all of a user’s photos stored in the cloud. Some are applauding Apple but over 7000 security experts and over 100 civic, human rights, and privacy organization...2021-08-2608 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPoetry Express 3/7/21: “Spring Pick-up”“Spring Pick-up” by Carl Little read by Kristen Hodak2021-03-0701 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesThe Nature of Phenology 3/6/21: Winter CutwormsProducers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn Host: Hazel Stark While the winter world is one of few active bugs, it certainly isn’t completely devoid of them, and I am always charmed when I see the occasional spider, snow fly, or stonefly creeping across the snow. But I have perhaps never been more surprised than last winter when I found a plump, sausagey-looking caterpillar making tracks after a fresh snowfall as I was shoveling my driveway: the winter cutworm caterpillar. Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com.2021-03-0604 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEssential Rhythm 3/4/21: Antifouling and spongesProducer/Host: Sarah O’Malley This episode discusses the phenomenon of marine biofouling and the strategies sponges have evolved to prevent being overgrown by other marine organisms.2021-03-0405 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesNotes from the Electronic Cottage 3/4/21: Section 230Producer/Host: Jim Campbell It’s difficult to find many things that Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump agree on, especially when it comes to policy. But they both agree that Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1996 has to go. Why? Not for the same reasons, that’s for sure. Here’s why.2021-03-0407 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesQuiet Fire 3/3/21: "The Humility of Lincoln."Producer/Host: Duncan Newcomer2021-03-0306 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesOutside the Box 3/2/21: “Current Myths”Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger2021-03-0206 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesA Word in Edgewise 3/1/21: Virgo the Maiden & David Niven . . .Producer/Host: R.W. Estela2021-03-0107 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPoetry Express 2/28/21: “Dear ghosts, when I said all I ever wanted was land”“Dear ghosts, when I said all I ever wanted was land” by Julia Bouwsma read by Katharina Brooks2021-02-2802 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPet Sounds 2/28/21: Why does my cat do that?Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt2021-02-2804 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesThe Nature of Phenology 2/27/21: Nest BoxesProducers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn Host: Hazel Stark Many of our local songbirds will begin their pre-breeding activity in only a few short weeks, so now is a prime moment to clean out those old nest boxes or make some new ones. Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com2021-02-2704 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEarthwise 2/27/21Producer/Host: Anu Dudley2021-02-2704 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEssential Rhythm 2/25/21: Sponge Bob is not a real spongeProducer/Host: Sarah O’Malley This episode introduces some of the basic characteristics of sponges as animals, and talks about their use as natural collectors of eDNA.2021-02-2504 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPoetry Express 2/21/21: Untitled by LaLa Drew read by Jan Bindas-Tenney2021-02-2104 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPet Sounds 2/21/21: Dogs sniffing out Covid-19. The nose knows.Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt2021-02-2104 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesThe Nature of Phenology 2/20/21: Stick BouquetsProducers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn Host: Hazel Stark Tree and shrub buds are truly incredible things. In the late summer and through the fall, while our eyes may be transfixed by the phenomenal shades of reds, oranges, and yellows that make that time of the year iconic in New England, there is an equally magical display happening in miniature. Now, you can unleash some of that magic indoors. Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com2021-02-2004 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEarthwise 2/20/21Producer/Host: Anu Dudley2021-02-2006 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesNotes from the Electronic Cottage 2/18/21: Living a COVID Digital LifeProducer/Host: Jim Campbell Technology has been a huge boon to many people during this Covid time, at least to those who have access to computers and high speed online connectivity. One big question as we all hope that a return to some sort of normal isn’t too far away is how many of the technologies that have become commonplace during the pandemic will remain as key parts of the online experience once the pandemic subsides – it will probably never disappear completely. Here a few ponderings on that subject.2021-02-1808 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesQuiet Fire 2/17/21: To Win the PeaceProducer/Host: Duncan Newcomer2021-02-1706 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEsoterica 2/16/21: Why God Won't Go Away: Part OneAndree Bella | Writer/Reader2021-02-1604 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPoetry Express 2/14/21: “A Tool of One Long Dead” by Harriet Plimpton read by Jefferson Navicky2021-02-1402 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPet Sounds 2/14/21: Enjoy Your Pets But Stay Safe doing ItProducer/Host: Dr. John Hunt2021-02-1405 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesThe Nature of Phenology 2/13/21: Chickadees in WinterProducers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn Host: Hazel Stark For the animals that stay active in winter, finding food, staying warm enough, and getting ready for mating season are the priorities. Any energy wasted on something else can be a fatal mistake. Knowing this, our black-capped chickadees have a complex social structure that helps prevent wasting energy from arguing in the winter. Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com2021-02-1304 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEarthwise 2/13/21Producer/Host: Anu Dudley2021-02-1305 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEssential Rhythm 2/11/21: Study nature not booksProducer/Host: Sarah O’Malley This episode recounts a personal story of seeing an eagle take a gull for a meal. It also discusses times of the year when eagles and gulls ignore each other for easier to catch prey.2021-02-1105 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesNotes from the Electronic Cottage 2/11/21: Declaration of the Independence of CyberspaceProducer/Host: Jim Campbell Think today’s Internet and Web, what many refer to as Cyberspace, has turned out to be what early netizens envisioned? Turns out that 2021 is the 25th Anniversary of a document that hoped to address what Cyberspace would become. It is called “A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace.” Let’s take a listen and see what you think.2021-02-1109 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPoetry Express 2/7/21: “Silk Tea” by Alana Saleeby read by Cait Vaughan2021-02-0704 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPet Sounds 2/7/21: Final Ruling On Flying With AnimalsProducer/Host: Dr. John Hunt2021-02-0704 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesThe Nature of Phenology 2/6/21: Winter BirdsProducers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn Host: Hazel Stark Not all birds migrate away from Maine’s cold winter; some birds migrate to Maine as their winter respite from a much darker, colder season farther north. Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com2021-02-0604 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEarthwise 2/6/21Producer/Host: Anu Dudley2021-02-0605 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEssential Rhythm 2/4/21: Gulls as predatorsProducer/Host: Sarah O’Malley This episode discusses gulls as predators of other birds, especially their impact on colonial sea birds, and the problem this poses for wildlife managers.2021-02-0405 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesNotes from the Electronic Cottage 2/4/21: GeofencingProducer/Host: Jim Campbell Many folks feel a bit fenced in by Covid these days, and that is a very understandable feeling. We know all about that type of being fenced in. We may not know quite as much about being geofenced in – in fact, we may have never heard the term. But if a person has a cell phone, there’s a very good chance that person has been geofenced – probably more than once – and never knew anything about it. So just what the heck is geofencing and why should anyone care? Listen up.2021-02-0407 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesQuiet Fire 2/3/21: "Lincoln Speaks of God"Producer/Host: Duncan Newcomer2021-02-0305 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesOutside the Box 2/2/21: “Nationalization"Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger2021-02-0206 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEsoterica 2/2/21: Life + BreathAndree Bella | Writer/Reader2021-02-0204 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPoetry Express 1/31/21: “Luke Havergal” by Edwin Arlington Robinson read by John Emerson2021-01-3104 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPet Sounds 1/31/21: PupitisProducer/Host: Dr. John Hunt2021-01-3103 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesThe Nature of Phenology 1/30/21: Slippery IceProducers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn Host: Hazel Stark Why are ice and snow slippery enough to allow skates and skis to glide over them? Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com.2021-01-3004 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesNotes from the Electronic Cottage 1/28/21: Net NeutralityProducer/Host: Jim Campbell We are going to be hearing a good bit in coming weeks and months about regulating Internet giants of one sort or another. So we will be in a little better position to figure out what politicians and assorted special interests are talking about that will, of course, affect all of us who use the Internet, let’s begin to look at some key terms in US communication law. Today, we’ll start with Net Neutrality, jettisoned during the Trump administration but quite possibly being resurrected during the current one.2021-01-2808 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEssential Rhythm 1/28/21: Sea gull population trendsProducer/Host: Sarah O’Malley This episode discusses top down and bottom up ecological pressures that may be impacting sea gull population levels in the Gulf of Maine.2021-01-2805 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesQuiet Fire 1/27/21: "Lincoln's Crystallizing Soul"Producer/Host: Duncan Newcomer2021-01-2706 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPoetry Express 1/24/21: “The Geese” by May Sarton read by Leanne Condon2021-01-2403 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPet Sounds 1/24/21: What Happened To The ElephantsProducer/Host: Dr. John Hunt2021-01-2406 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesThe Nature of Phenology 1/23/21: Winter LoonsProducers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn Host: Hazel Stark There are few sounds that conjure up a feeling of profound wilderness quite like the yodel and cry of a lone loon in the pitch black of a summer night. But now, across our frozen lakes and ponds, echoes not a single mournful wail of a loon. Surely the air-breathing loon isn’t hiding under the ice like a fish, nor is a loon nest as fortified against the elements like that of a beaver. So all this begs the question: Where do our loons go in the winter? Photos, a full tr...2021-01-2305 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesAwanadjo Almanack 1/22/21: "Cabinet 2021"Producer/Host: Rob McCall Production Assistance: Rebecca McCall2021-01-2208 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesNotes from the Electronic Cottage 1/21/21: Government & Media RegulationProducer/Host: Jim Campbell Today, let’s continue our exploration of what power our government has, or doesn’t have, to regulate media companies of one sort or another, online or otherwise, when it comes to speech or information.2021-01-2108 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEssential Rhythm 1/21/21: Gulls as sentinelsProducer/Host: Sarah O’Malley In this episode we discuss the potential use of gulls as sentinel species to track anthropogenic chemical pollution. Based on the generalist feeding habits, gulls are not ideal candidates for widespread monitoring.2021-01-2105 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEsoterica 12/22/20: Twas The Night Before BirthdayCJ Kenna | Producer + Writer/Reader2021-01-0504 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesPet Sounds 1/3/21: Chronic Pain From OsteoarthritisProducer/Host: Dr. John Hunt2021-01-0305 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesThe Nature of Phenology 1/2/21: MinksProducers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn Host: Hazel Stark Like their local weasel relatives, minks stay active year-round. They are adept swimmers, allowing them to hunt for fish, frogs, and other aquatic animals underwater. But like us, they know the value of stocking up food for the winter and taking advantage of a big meal when they can. Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com.2021-01-0205 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEssential Rhythm 12/31/20: In Praise of GeneralistsProducer/Host: Sarah O’Malley This episode talks about the trade offs for seagulls of being generalist in terms of food source, including mixed findings by researchers on the benefits of eating human refuse.2020-12-3105 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesQuiet Fire 12/30/20: “What animates Lincoln”Producer/Host: Duncan Newcomer2020-12-3006 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesEarthwise 12/26/20Producer/Host: Anu Dudley2020-12-2605 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesCoastal Conversations 12/25/20: Holiday seafood recipes and traditionsProducer/Host: Natalie Springuel For our December 25, 2020 show, we are talking about Maine seafood for the holidays! Our regular Coastal Conversations host Natalie Springuel teamed up with Sea Grant colleagues Dana Morse and Heather Sadusky, to celebrate Maine seafood traditions and feature seafood recipes you might like to try this holiday season! Our guests include oyster, mussel and salmon growers, lobster fishermen, fisheries advocates, and our very own Sea Grant graphic designer (who happens to be a darn good cook). You will hear about salmon, lobster, scallops, oysters and lots of other fresh Maine seafood. And you will get a...2020-12-2559 min